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KA03 NKT

2003 Ford Fusion

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

125,940 mi
Last recorded125,940 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Ford Fusion64,236 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA03 NKT
MakeFord
ModelFusion
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2014 125,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 124,033 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Mar 2013 124,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 117,806 miles

CORROSION TO O/S/R BRAKE PIPE.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

HEAD LAMPS DIM.

REAR BUMPER DAMAGE.

REAR WIPER FAULTY.

TICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE.

Fail 9 Mar 2012 117,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

CORROSION TO O/S/R BRAKE PIPE.

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW.

HEAD LAMPS DIM.

REAR BUMPER DAMAGE.

REAR WIPER FAULTY.

TICKING NOISE FROM ENGINE.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 102,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

damage to rear bumper

Fail 11 Mar 2011 102,227 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres worn on outer shoulders

damage to rear bumper

Fail 18 Mar 2010 86,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 86,005 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 57,069 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 57,067 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,302 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,656 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fusion?

Based on 1,954,614 MOT tests across 109,115 vehicles.

75.6%
Pass Rate
4,982
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
109,115
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,160
Stop lamp not working 30,760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,170
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 27,008
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 12,933
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KA03 NKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Fusion models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 64,236 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fusion fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,160 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KA03 NKT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fusion typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Fusion is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KA03 NKT registered?

KA03 NKT is a 2003 Ford Fusion, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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